I can do this!

When I was pregnant with Judah, I felt like I could barely take care of my kids.  Between the lack of sleep, the painful hips and back and the constant jabs in my belly, I often felt completely overwhelmed about caring for my growing family.  And I started to stress that I wouldn't be able to do it (life) with three kids!

But, I'm so happy (and admittedly quite proud) that I'm actually doing it (life) with three kids!  And I think I'm doing it well!  Everyone is fed and cleaned and dressed by 9:30 most mornings - even the mornings when Curtis is at work.  I've also been on my own many evenings because Curtis is working a lot, and I'm able to do the bedtime routine for everyone.  We still have time to read stories and go to gymnastics and playgroup and Kara hasn't missed a dance class yet.  And Judah is thriving as the baby in this clan - he gets lots of love and cuddles and is growing like a weed.  So life is good and we are doing great as a family of five!

Please note:  this is NOT easy and should not be attempted by the faint at heart!  I sleep less, move faster, cry more, multi-task and juggle constantly!  I fail in some way every day ~ I lose my patience, I yell, I make bad choices.  But God is gracious - and so are my kids - and we just keep trying and loving and living some more.

Anyways, I'm not sure what I really wanted to say about this life I'm living now, other than that it's really hard, but I can do it!  And I'm happy.